Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern has a population of about 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Ask a few Northern students what drew them to our university and you will get a variety of answers. That's because there is no single thing that make students want to go to Northern; it is ALL the things that we do here. Northern is big enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs but is also small enough that every time you walk across campus, you'll probably wave "hi" to someone you know.

Curiosity is the raw ingredient of knowledge. It causes us to ask questions, to seek answers, to learn. At Northern Michigan University, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. So wherever your curiosity leads you, you can count on the support you need to take the next step, ask the next question, propose the next hypothesis.

Marquette, home of Northern Michigan University, was ranked as one of the safest college towns in America, according to The SafeWise Report. Northern takes pride in having a campus that is caring, inclusive and ready to take action in light of safety concerns. Northern encourages students, employees and visitors to make themselves familiar with the resources and services available for assistance in matters of safety.

The mission of the Northern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and the United States Olympic Training Site is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, interpersonal growth and social development; embraces diversity; teaches lifetime leisure skills; fosters spirit and tradition; and builds a lifelong connection to NMU.

Yes, you'll attend your classes, but what else will you be doing as a student at Northern? There's so much stuff to choose from. There's a student organization or club – almost 300 at last count-- for just about every interest. If you're into investigating the paranormal, anime or improv comedy, there's a group. Cheer on your fellow Wildcats at a hockey game or volleyball match. Join a competitive club sport or an intramural team. The sky is the limit.

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School of Clinical Sciences

Whether you’re looking for one or two years of specialized training and
quick entry into the job market, a comprehensive bachelor’s degree, or a
graduate degree, Northern’s School of Clinical Sciences offers you many
choices. Our 15 programs present a variety of health career options. Our
programs also provide students with built-in flexibility to explore or
advance into additional programs or certification.

The symposium is to raise awareness to the community about the medical laboratory sciences. Presenters include faculty, alumni and students from Northern Michigan University, Lake Superior State University, and Michigan Technological University as well as professionals from Mayo Clinic, Marshfield Clinic and UPHS-Marquette. Registration is free thanks to a generous sponsorship from Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. To view the full itinerary and housing information, visit the Medical Laboratory Sciences and Molecular Genetics Symposium page. NMU has applied for approval as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program. Registration deadline is September 20, 2019.

Experience Learning

At Northern, we strongly believe in learning by doing. With instructors and professionals in the field, you’ll practice your skills using real-world tools and techniques. Bachelor degree students will work in different clinical settings in their sophomore and senior years, stationed in our partner hospitals or labs. We have more than 40 partner hospitals, including Mayo Clinic, Marshfield Clinic and the Michigan Department of Community Health. While on campus you’ll have classes in our science complex, using modern clinical equipment.

Career Excellence

Clinical professionals are in great demand. Graduates from NMU’s programs have a job placement rate of nearly 100 percent and more than a 95 percent passing rate on national certification exams. Many also pursue advanced degrees.

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What you'll do at NMU

As an NMU student, your opportunities to get involved on campus and in the
community are boundless. In our clinical sciences programs, for example,
students can examine patient chromosomes for genetic disorders; work side by
side with a trained radiographer to assess lung images in a newborn with
suspected pneumonia; observe and participate in a delicate surgical procedure
in a local operating room; work one on one with a young boy with asthma to
assess lung function and teach better breathing strategies; or test community
clients in our Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic. You’ll also have the
personal attention and support of talented, caring teachers every step of the
way.